Move to Save Mothers Lives Move to Save Mothers Lives
New York physicians and statisticians report a program of specialized maternity care cuts maternal deaths by two thirds and infant mortality by a third. The study of 4720 cases shows risk reduced to 2.2 per 1000 live births in cared for groups versus 42.0 in general. Public health nurses educate and assist families from pregnancy through six weeks post delivery.
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New York
Louis L .Wublin
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Maternity Center Association
Dublin
United States
America
Doctor Dublin
Denmark
John Sloane
New York City
Two Ashlands Share Exact Population in 1980 Census
The 1980 census lists Ashland Oregon and Ashland Pennsylvania with identical populations of 7,164. Only Wheaton Illinois matched this figure among U S towns.
Lamp Post Falls for Her Flapjacks in Baltimore
Baltimore reports Helena Taskar discovered flapjacks spoiled when a lamp post toppled through a restaurant window during a run away armored car incident. The collision ruined the freshly cooked fritters as the post struck the display.
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Baltimore
Helena Taskar
New Asphalt Testing Machine Advances Weathering Research
A bureau of standards device speeds asphalt durability tests by exposing panels to simulated rain heat and temp shifts. Three carbon arc lamps heat a rotating cylinder with test panels while water jets and lawn sprinklers reproduce rain and splashes. O G Strieter led the tests showing results align with open air aging.
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Washington
Bureau of Standards
O. G. Strieter
Asphalt Shingle and Roofing Institute
Turkish Women Freed Rush to Divorce Courts
Emancipation in Turkey grants women right to initiate divorce and seek alimony. Divorce suits rise with an estimated 25 filings daily, most motivated by desire to end marriage rather to gain advantage. Previously only husbands could repudiate spouses. now wives lead and push for alimony.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Stays Blindfolded Abed Seven Years To Spite Spouse
In Jonesboro Indiana Harry Havens slept with a blindfold for seven years to spite his wife who he claimed helped a friend gain possession of their home. He emerged after the bed became uncomfortable, saying he never wanted to see anyone again. The tale ends with his explanation for the blindfold.
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Jonesboro
Ind
Harry Havens
Havens
Rhode Island Red cockerel with two wishbones found near Tulare
Dr. J Lumley, wife of a local rancher, reports a Rhode Island Red rooster possessing two wishbones and lacking a breast. The bird’s heart lies very close to the skin, allowing its heartbeat to be seen.
Man discovers home owned by William Crawford after tax record swap
A man discovers his residence listed as owned by William Crawford who lived with the Havenses. The transfer deed bears a cross as the signature mark. Havens vows to seek restitution and reclaim his house.
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William Crawford
Havenses
Havens
Trench Enemies Now Sell Meat in Same Shop
Aberdeen Washington William Weissenborn born and William Howser fought each other from trenches 25 years apart in 1918 Now they stand side by side and wait on the customers In Weissenborns meat market here Weissenborn was a member of the Uhlan regiment and Howser was with the One Hundred and Fortieth United States in fought each other three times After the war Weissenborn came to the United States Howser had been employed in his market for some time before they discovered that they had been trench enemies.
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Aberdeen
Wash
William Weissenborn
William Howser
Weissenborn
Weisssenborn
Uhlan Regiment
Howser
Lundred
United States
Psychic police meet ghosts at spirit seance in Oakland
In Oakland a so called Spiritualistic Church of the Revelation hosted a seance that ended with a police sting. Officers posing as congregants received a message from Minnie and Chief Elk Heart before exposing pastor James J. Dickson in a busted scheme charging a 60 cent donation for admission.
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San Francisco
Minnie
Elk
Chief
James J. Dickson
Gertrude
Freda A. Huttman
Oakland City
Eie Heart
Dicksons
Allen G. Norris
Oakland
Dickson
Spiritualistic Church of the Revelation
Metall Street
Oakrland
C. E. Brown
Policeman Brown
Brown
Rooster Uses Crutch After Leg Amputation
A Rhode Island red rooster owned by William Clark in East Hampton, Connecticut, lost a leg after a trap injury. The bird received a wooden prosthetic leg at the Urse Joint and now struts with a crutch held on by a rubber band.
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Middletown
Conn
William Clark
East Hampton
Aubehitts
Politics as a rough game but not deadly
Senator Sorgham compares modern politics to a rough football match. He recalls calmer days and notes that duels are gone and violence is not seriously injurious. The Washington Star quote frames current politics as vigorous but harmless in outcome.
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Sorgham
Washington Star
Street Car Inspector Calls for Fare Debugging
An inspector audits a new conductor Foley on a street car. With ten passengers and only nine fares rung, he shouts to the passengers to “Get out, one of yez,” exposing a petty, humorous transit mishap.
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Foley
Dyspepsia Cure Sales Doubled Near Store Lunchroom
A druggist explains he is pleased as dyspepsia cure sales doubled in less than a month after a lunchroom opened opposite the shop. The conversation notes the timing and impact on his business.
The Gown and Missing Hat Bring Tears on Sale Day
A woman buys a fine gown on sale but spends the day crying for a matching hat. The moment highlights fashion disappointments and the social pressure of attire.
Great Affairs Quip on Politics and Love
Miss Cayenne comments on avoiding mixing political and love affairs, noting that concerns exclude Europe where ancient families keep such matters separate, per the Washington Star.
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Europe
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
No Left Hand Turns Passenger Aviator Quote
A brief exchange features the line No Left Hand Turns Passenger and an aviator remarking I just notice the shapes of the clouds and then it is easy, attributed to lil Travaso.
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Lil
Lucky Daughter He-Darling Burys Undertaker's Daughter
A cheeky notice riffs on a daughter of an undertaker with a playful title about burials and fate, reflecting local humor or a social column twist. The item signals a lighthearted moniker rather than a straight news story.
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Darling
Wedding Announcements No Matter What The Guesses Say
A notice notes couples marry in the good old way and live for affection true, celebrating traditional weddings and lasting bonds despite gossip. The piece reflects village views on marriage and commitment.
Laughing Cashier and Butter Clerk At Feed Store
Dialogue shows a cashier teasing a butter clerk about his health while the clerk dismisses concerns, claiming lung trouble and a pun on the hubv's.
Simple Round of Married Life Question Exchange
A brief dialogue notes a playful exchange about marriage. The speakers confirm their marital status with concise curiosity and agreement reflecting a domestic moment. No further context or actions follow the exchange.
Impossible Bride
Dialogue between a money motivated groom and bride focusing on love and aging with humorous irony. The exchange hints at wealth, marriage motives, and the fear of losing affection as appearances fade.
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Alwys
Reporters Faulted by Simpson in Interview Swap
Simpson denounces reporters as spreading awful fibs after one interviewer claimed his wife had nothing to say. He questions the accuracy of the account and defends his own position.
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Simpson
Beauty Sleep Turns Fire Night to Romantic Reunion
Eileen recalls a beauty sleep disaster during a village fire when her hair curlers and white egg facial became comic. Tom Harper arrives, expresses concern, and confesses he had feared for her. Their reunion unfolds as truth and affection replace embarrassment.
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Janice Burt
Eileen
Janice
Fileen
Topsy
Tom Harper
Bert
Tom
Nert
Washed Off Mrs Catt Describes Swim Discomfort
Dialogue gives impressions of swimming affecting appearance and mood. Mrs Spite notes loss of color while in water as Miss Vamp comments on weariness.
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